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| faction= Horde
 
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|name=Un'Goro Crater
| name= Unstable Mana Crystals
 
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|ss=Un'Goro_Crater.jpg
| start= [[Aeldon Sunbrand]]{{co|48|46|Eversong Woods}}
 
| level= 5
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|level=50 - 55
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|loc=Southern [[Kalimdor]]
| levelreq= 4
 
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|pop=300 (a smattering of individuals from all races)
| category= Eversong Woods
 
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|major=None
| experience= 450
 
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|minor=[[Marshal's Refuge]] (50)<br>{{C-inline}} [[Marshal's Stand]] (substituing Marshal's Refuge)
| reputation= +250 [[Silvermoon City (faction)|Silvermoon City]]
 
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|affiliation=None
| money= {{cost||1}}
 
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|government=None
| next= {{quest|Darnassian Intrusions}}
 
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|ruler=[[Williden Marshal]], leader of [[Marshal Expeditions]]
| id= 8463
 
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|source=[[Lands of Mystery]], 63-65
 
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Lush '''Un'Goro Crater''' ("God Lands" in the [[Qiraji]] language<ref>[[The Prophecy of C'Thun]]</ref>) lies at the southern part of [[Southern Kalimdor]], between [[Tanaris]], [[Silithus]] and [[Uldum]]. Although the area is almost completely isolated from the rest of the world and sandwiched between three deserts, the region is filled with exotic plant life and even more exotic creatures. Ranging from peaceful [[earth elemental]]s to raging [[devilsaur]]s, the locals are not to be trifled with.
== Objectives ==
 
Bring back 6 Unstable Mana Crystals to Aeldon Sunbrand at Falconwing Square.
 
* {{item|Unstable Mana Crystal|icon=}} (6)
 
   
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The [[Power crystals|pylon]]s on the ridges of the crater defy explanation, despite close examination. They could mark where the [[titan]]s might reappear during their second visit to [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]], a visitation supported by holograms in both [[Uldaman]] and the front of [[Uldum]]. These pylons could also share the same purpose as the pillars in [[Sholazar Basin]], too. The [[Avatar of Freya]], the Lifewarden, mentions that Un'Goro is a similar place to Sholazar, where the titans were performing experiments to create new life forms in Azeroth.
== Description ==
 
A group of [[Wretched]] recently raided a supply of {{loot|common|Unstable Mana Crystal|unstable mana crystals}} from one of our [[Arcane Sanctum|arcane sanctum]]s. If not handled properly, the crystals could explode with enough force to blow a hole into the city walls.
 
   
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Un'Goro Crater was revealed to have some connection with the titans by [[Geologist Larksbane]] during the [[Ahn'Qiraj]] solo quests.
   
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Un'Goro is known for many of its [[In-jokes and references/Kalimdor|popular culture references]], in particular, the myriad Nintendo characters and places. It also has a real world basis called [[wikipedia:Ngorongoro Crater|Ngorongoro Crater]].
Now, <name>, I don't quite care if they blow themselves up while tapping unstable arcane sources, but the whole incident would make my men look bad.
 
   
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== History==
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From [[Geologist Larksbane]] in [[Silithus]]:
   
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:''...The [[night elf]] army was pushed back through Un'Goro Crater, to the borders of the [[Tanaris]] desert. Something in Un'Goro prevented the [[Qiraji]] from being able to take the land. I do not quite understand this word but I believe it to mean 'God Lands'. It is stated that they could not 'take the God Lands'.''
Bring me back any remaining stolen crystals you find; they might still be inside their original crates.
 
   
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:''Fascinating, this coincides with theories of Un'Goro being the home of the Titans when they inhabited [[Kalimdor]]. Perhaps [[Aman'Thul]] himself watched over 'The God Lands'. Hrm, curious...''
== Progress ==
 
Did you retrieve the stolen goods yet?
 
   
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Aside from this direct reference little is known regarding the crater's fascinating history, save that the crater is ancient beyond living memory.
== Completion ==
 
Excellent work, <name>.
 
   
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[[Aru-talis]] may be an incorrect night elven legend about Un'Goro Crater.
== Rewards ==
 
You will receive {{cost||1}}
 
   
== Gains ==
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== Getting there ==
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[[File:Slithering Scar.jpg|thumb|[[The Slithering Scar]]]]
*450 [[XP]]
 
*250 [[reputation]] with [[Silvermoon City]]
 
   
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;{{Alliance Icon Small}}{{Horde Icon Small}}Alliance and Horde:Un'Goro can be reached from [[Silithus]] to the west or [[Tanaris]] to the east. In the South-Western most point of Tanaris there is a path between two dark-grey stone pillars (in [[Thistleshrub Valley]]{{coords|27|56|Tanaris}}). In some places it is possible to jump into the crater in stages, avoiding death. However, those who don't want to take the chance can use the ramps leading down to the crater floor, found in southwestern [[Tanaris]] and northeastern [[Silithus]]. The flight path for the zone is in the center of the northern crater wall, known as [[Marshal's Refuge]].
== Quest Chain Progression ==
 
#{{questlong|Horde|5|Unstable Mana Crystals}}
 
#{{questlong|Horde|6|Darnassian Intrusions}}
 
   
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== Geography ==
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Un'Goro is a massive crater full of amazingly lush jungle and teeming with life. [[Dinosaur]]s roam freely here, as the land is wild and unpredictable. At the center of the crater a volcano rises, and [[Fire Elemental]]s prowl. In addition, many strange and beautiful crystals dot the landscape, their purpose unknown to most but an object of research for some of the adventurous scientists camped in the area.
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There are no [[instance]]s in Un'Goro Crater, nor any [[battleground]]s.
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=== Maps and subregions ===
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[[File:WorldMap-UngoroCrater.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Un'Goro Crater map]]
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{| class="darktable"
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|-
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|[[Fire Plume Ridge]] • [[Fungal Rock]] • [[Golakka Hot Springs]] • [[Ironstone Plateau]]
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|-
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|[[Lakkari Tar Pits]] • [[Marshal's Refuge]] • [[The Marshlands]] • [[The Slithering Scar]]
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|[[Terror Run]] • [[Shaper's Terrace|The Shaper's Terrace]] • [[Waygate]]
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|}
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[http://wow.gamepressure.com/map.asp?ID=37 Topographic map of Un'Goro Crater]
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===Elite areas===
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* [[Terror Run]]
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[[File:Marshals Refuge.jpg|thumb|Marshal's Refuge]]
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=== Travel hubs ===
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There exist two {{Neutral Icon Small}} [[flight path]]s from [[Marshal's Refuge]]: One to [[Gadgetzan]], [[Tanaris]], and one to [[Cenarion Hold]], [[Silithus]].
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=== Adjacent regions ===
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| [[Tanaris]]
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| {{Horde Icon Small}} {{Alliance Icon Small}}
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| 40-50 || East
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| By foot or flightpaths from Marshal's Refuge to Gadgetzan
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| [[Silithus]]
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| {{Horde Icon Small}} {{Alliance Icon Small}}
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| 55-60 || West
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| By foot or flightpaths from Marshal's Refuge to Cenarion Hold
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|-
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| {{C-inline}}[[Uldum]]
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| {{Horde Icon Small}} {{Alliance Icon Small}}
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| 83-84 || South
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| By flying mount only
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|}
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==Cataclysm ==
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[[File:WorldMap-UngoroCrater-cata.jpg|thumb|300px|The new map of Un'Goro in Cataclysm]]
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{{Cata-section}}
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In ''[[Cataclysm]]'', Un'Goro stayed mostly the same but underwent some minor changes. Two new flight paths were added, as well as some new vegetation.
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Areas affected<ref>[http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=19377467311&sid=1 Frejya’s (MVP) Cataclysm Compilation]</ref>:
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* [[Fire Plume Ridge]] – to the NW is a neutral hub with flight master called [[Mossy Pile]].
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* [[Fungal Rock]] – [[A-Me 01]] is now outside by a new waterfall and pond.
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* [[Golakka Hot Springs]] – new quest NPCs added, area includes new mobs, [[Steaming Fury]].
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* [[Ironstone Plateau]] – below here is a new area called [[The Roiling Gardens]], full of [[Bloodpetal]]s and new trees; above the Plateau is an area called the [[Shaper's Terrace]], not to be confused with the Shaper's Terrace that connects with the [[Waygate]]; inside the building is an elite level 85 [[Titan]] NPC, [[Nablya]] (The Watcher).
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* [[Marshal's Refuge]] – [[Stone Guardian]]s have overrun the Refuge; the NPCs have been located to a new camp SE of Fire Plume Ridge, [[Marshal's Stand]], which now has an innkeeper.
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* [[Terror Run]] – a small path leads up to a new elite [[devilsaur]], the [[Devilsaur Queen]].
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<gallery>
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File:Un'goro 071010 012655 - Golakka Hot Springs - Kirkburn 12319.jpg|Golakka Hot Springs
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File:Un'goro 071010 012715 - Fire Plume Ridge - Kirkburn 12319.jpg|Fire Plume Ridge
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File:Un'goro 071010 012806 - Marshal's Stand - Kirkburn 12319.jpg|Marshal's Stand
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File:Un'goro 071010 013156 - The Roiling Gardens - Kirkburn 12319.jpg|The Roiling Gardens
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File:Un'goro 071010 013243 - The Shaper's Terrace - Kirkburn 12319.jpg|Nablya in The Shaper's Terrace
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</gallery>
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===Video===
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<youtube>YyFGwsZETNY</youtube>
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<youtube>JLKodHveJ6E</youtube>
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== Notable characters ==
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[[File:Fire Plume Ridge.jpg|thumb|Fire Plume Ridge]]
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{{main|Un'Goro Crater NPCs}}
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At Marshal's Refuge, [[Williden Marshal]] has led a team of explorers and biologists to take refuge from the crater's monstrous wildlife. Near the entrance to Tanaris, [[Torwa Pathfinder]] attempts to hunt down the elusive [[Lar'korwi]]. And at [[Fire Plume Ridge]], poor [[Ringo]] desperately awaits the help of bold adventurers to guide him to safety from the powerful fire elementals that roam the crags, led by the terrible [[Blazerunner]].
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== Quests ==
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{{main|Un'Goro Crater quests}}
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Quests in the crater range between level 50 and 55. Most quests in this area involve performing tasks for the scientists found at [[Marshal's Refuge]], studying the life, history, and crystals of the crater. There is also a chain in which players help to identify and deal with the [[silithid]] menace which has appeared in southern Un'Goro.
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==Resources==
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[[File:Golakka Hot Springs.jpg|thumb|Golakka Hot Springs]]
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Un'goro Crater is a region largely untouched by the advances of modern society, and as such boasts a large variety of natural minerals, plants, soil and crystals.
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[[Miner]]s will find both [[Thorium Vein]]s and [[Rich Thorium Vein]]s as well as a smattering of [[Mithril Deposit]]s throughout the crater, particularly around the walls. More can be found at Fire Plume ridge, in the middle of the crater, and also in the South West part.
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[[Herbalist]]s will find a variety of herbs growing throughout the crater. [[Blindweed]] is commonly found near the northern tar pits. [[Sungrass]] and, more commonly, [[Dreamfoil]] are available on grassy areas. [[Liferoot]] is found by the water. [[Firebloom]] and [[Mountain Silversage]] grow on the hot rocks of Fire Plume Ridge.
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For [[Skinner]]s, Un'goro is the only source of [[Devilsaur Leather]] and the leatherworking patterns that use it. You will not, however, find any [[cloth]]; Un'goro is the only major zone with no [[humanoid]] [[mobs]] to fight.
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Soil may be found in numerous piles around the crater. Harvesting this is possible even without a profession, and usually nets 1-4 Un'goro soil samples. This is used together with Tharlendris seeds and an Evergreen Pouch to produce [[Morrowgrain]], used in repeatable reputation quests for [[Thunder Bluff]]/[[Cenarion Circle]] and [[Darnassus]]/Cenarion Circle, depending on your faction. It can be sold to vendors for {{cost||1|46}}.
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[[File:Ironstone Plateau.jpg|thumb|Ironstone Plateau]]
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Also available are the [[Power crystals]]: blue, red, green and yellow. These can be used with the power pylons in exchange for temporary buffs. These are accessed after completing a quest for [[J.D. Collie]], a gnome located at the back of the crystal cave in [[Marshal's Refuge]], who gives a manual instructing which crystals are used with what pylon. They are also used in a few [[Arcanum]] quests. They cannot be sold to vendors but can be auctioned or traded.
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List of Un'Goro Crater resources:
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===[[Herb]]s===
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* [[Sungrass]]
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* [[Blindweed]] (One of the few regions where you can gather it.)
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* [[Ghost Mushroom]] ([[Fungal Rock]] only)
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* [[Golden Sansam]]
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* [[Dreamfoil]]
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* [[Mountain Silversage]]
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===[[Leather]]===
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[[File:Fungal Rock.jpg|thumb|[[Fungal Rock]]]]
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* [[Devilsaur Leather]] (Skinning level 55-60 elite [[devilsaur]]s)
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=== [[Ore]]===
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* [[Mithril Deposit]]
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* [[Small Thorium Vein]]
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* [[Ooze Covered Thorium Vein]]
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* [[Rich Thorium Vein]]
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== Wild creatures ==
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[[File:Terror Run.jpg|thumb|[[Terror Run]]]]
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* [[Bloodpetal]]s
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* [[Tar beast]]s
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* [[Devilsaur]]s
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* [[Diemetradon]]s
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* [[Fire elemental]]s
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* [[Gorilla]]s
 
* [[Ooze]]s
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* [[Pterrordax]]es
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* [[Raptor]]s
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* [[Silithid]]s
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* [[Stegodon]]s
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* [[Golem]]s
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* A [[troll]], Simone the Inconspicuous, who is really a [[succubus]], [[Simone the Seductress]] in disguise.
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* A [[Fresh Threshadon Carcass]] appears in the zone, but how a [[threshadon]] got there is unknown. The Marshlands may flood.
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== Pylons and Power Crystals ==
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[[File:Marshal's Refuge Cave.jpg|thumb|Marshal's Refuge Cave]]
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In Un'Goro there are 3 Pylons: a Northern{{coords|56|12|Un'Goro Crater}}, Western{{coords|23|59|Un'Goro Crater}}, and Eastern Pylon{{coords|77|50|Un'Goro Crater}}.
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A southern pylon is mysteriously absent and it may be significant that there are no Silithid hives near the Un'Goro pylons except in the south.
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Scattered throughout Un'Goro are crystals colored either red, yellow, blue, or green. The crystals can be used on the Pylons providing you have the right combination of crystals.
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The pylons require all three quests given from [[J.D. Collie]] at [[Marshal's Refuge]] to be complete before they will accept your crystals.
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For more on this, read the [[Power crystals]].
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== Shaper's Terrace ==
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[[File:Shaper's Terrace.jpg|thumb|Shaper's Terrace]]
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The [[Shaper's Terrace]] is a new area in the Crater added in ''[[Wrath of the Lich King]]''. It is [[titan]]-related. The quest chain to visit the [[Shaper's Terrace]] begins with the quest {{questlong|Neutral|77|The Lifewarden's Wrath}} given by [[Avatar of Freya]] in [[Sholazar Basin]].
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Although not explicitly stated, it is heavily implied that Un'Goro, like Sholazar Basin is one of the titan's "life zones," described as the laboratories the titans used to create and foster life during their arduous re-shaping of Azeroth. Like the basin, Un'Goro is unusual ecologically and geographically, contains [[Power crystals|crystal]] pylons, and has remnants of guardian constructs that protect the land.
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== Inspiration and homages ==
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* The name and region is most likely inspired by the {{wplink|Ngorongoro_Conservation_Area#Ngorongoro_Crater|Ngorongoro Crater}} in the {{wplink|Ngorongoro Conservation Area}} of northeastern Tanzania, Africa.
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* A very large number of NPCs and objects in Un'Goro Crater are a direct reference to the 1970s Saturday Morning TV show (and feature film) ''Land of the Lost''. Examples of references include:
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** Marshal's Refuge; The last names of the main characters in ''Land of the Lost'' was Marshal.
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** One of the three main characters in ''Land of the Lost'' is Holly. This is referenced in Hol'anyee, as well as Will from the show being referenced in his Un'Goro counterpart.
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** A major plot element in ''Land of the Lost'' are the pylons, devices of unknown origin which open portals through space, time, and dimensions. They are powered and controlled though consoles comprised of patterns of red, green, blue, and yellow crystals.
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** The inspiration of Un'Goro and Sholazar Basin by ''Land of the Lost'' has been seemingly confirmed with the naming of the subzone: The Lost Lands in Sholazar Basin.
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==Patch changes==
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*{{Patch 3.0.2|note=The Shaper's Terrace added.}}
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*{{Patch 1.6.0|note=Dimetradons in Un'Goro Crater should be found more regularly now.}}
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*{{Patch 1.5.0|note=Additional mithril nodes have been added in Un'Goro crater.}}
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*{{Patch 1.2.0|note=Fixed the rotating animations of the crystals in Un'Goro Crater.}}
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== References ==
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Revision as of 02:26, 30 August 2011

NeutralUn'Goro Crater
Level: 50 - 55
Un'Goro Crater
Population 300 (a smattering of individuals from all races)
Government None
Ruler(s) Williden Marshal, leader of Marshal Expeditions
Major settlements None
Minor settlements Marshal's Refuge (50)
Icon Cataclysm 18x18 Marshal's Stand (substituing Marshal's Refuge)
Affiliation None
Location Southern Kalimdor

Lush Un'Goro Crater ("God Lands" in the Qiraji language[1]) lies at the southern part of Southern Kalimdor, between Tanaris, Silithus and Uldum. Although the area is almost completely isolated from the rest of the world and sandwiched between three deserts, the region is filled with exotic plant life and even more exotic creatures. Ranging from peaceful earth elementals to raging devilsaurs, the locals are not to be trifled with.

The pylons on the ridges of the crater defy explanation, despite close examination. They could mark where the titans might reappear during their second visit to Azeroth, a visitation supported by holograms in both Uldaman and the front of Uldum. These pylons could also share the same purpose as the pillars in Sholazar Basin, too. The Avatar of Freya, the Lifewarden, mentions that Un'Goro is a similar place to Sholazar, where the titans were performing experiments to create new life forms in Azeroth.

Un'Goro Crater was revealed to have some connection with the titans by Geologist Larksbane during the Ahn'Qiraj solo quests.

Un'Goro is known for many of its popular culture references, in particular, the myriad Nintendo characters and places. It also has a real world basis called Ngorongoro Crater.

History

From Geologist Larksbane in Silithus:

...The night elf army was pushed back through Un'Goro Crater, to the borders of the Tanaris desert. Something in Un'Goro prevented the Qiraji from being able to take the land. I do not quite understand this word but I believe it to mean 'God Lands'. It is stated that they could not 'take the God Lands'.
Fascinating, this coincides with theories of Un'Goro being the home of the Titans when they inhabited Kalimdor. Perhaps Aman'Thul himself watched over 'The God Lands'. Hrm, curious...

Aside from this direct reference little is known regarding the crater's fascinating history, save that the crater is ancient beyond living memory.

Aru-talis may be an incorrect night elven legend about Un'Goro Crater.

Getting there

Slithering Scar

The Slithering Scar

AllianceHordeAlliance and Horde
Un'Goro can be reached from Silithus to the west or Tanaris to the east. In the South-Western most point of Tanaris there is a path between two dark-grey stone pillars (in Thistleshrub Valley[27, 56]VZ-TanarisBlip). In some places it is possible to jump into the crater in stages, avoiding death. However, those who don't want to take the chance can use the ramps leading down to the crater floor, found in southwestern Tanaris and northeastern Silithus. The flight path for the zone is in the center of the northern crater wall, known as Marshal's Refuge.

Geography

Un'Goro is a massive crater full of amazingly lush jungle and teeming with life. Dinosaurs roam freely here, as the land is wild and unpredictable. At the center of the crater a volcano rises, and Fire Elementals prowl. In addition, many strange and beautiful crystals dot the landscape, their purpose unknown to most but an object of research for some of the adventurous scientists camped in the area.

There are no instances in Un'Goro Crater, nor any battlegrounds.

Maps and subregions

WorldMap-UngoroCrater

Un'Goro Crater map

Fire Plume RidgeFungal RockGolakka Hot SpringsIronstone Plateau
Lakkari Tar PitsMarshal's RefugeThe MarshlandsThe Slithering Scar
Terror RunThe Shaper's TerraceWaygate

Topographic map of Un'Goro Crater

Elite areas

Marshals Refuge

Marshal's Refuge

Travel hubs

There exist two Neutral flight paths from Marshal's Refuge: One to Gadgetzan, Tanaris, and one to Cenarion Hold, Silithus.

Adjacent regions

Zone Name Faction Level Range Direction Access
Tanaris Horde Alliance 40-50 East By foot or flightpaths from Marshal's Refuge to Gadgetzan
Silithus Horde Alliance 55-60 West By foot or flightpaths from Marshal's Refuge to Cenarion Hold
Icon Cataclysm 18x18Uldum Horde Alliance 83-84 South By flying mount only

Cataclysm

WorldMap-UngoroCrater-cata

The new map of Un'Goro in Cataclysm

Cataclysm This section concerns content related to Cataclysm.

In Cataclysm, Un'Goro stayed mostly the same but underwent some minor changes. Two new flight paths were added, as well as some new vegetation.

Areas affected[2]:

Video

Notable characters

Fire Plume Ridge

Fire Plume Ridge

Main article: Un'Goro Crater NPCs

At Marshal's Refuge, Williden Marshal has led a team of explorers and biologists to take refuge from the crater's monstrous wildlife. Near the entrance to Tanaris, Torwa Pathfinder attempts to hunt down the elusive Lar'korwi. And at Fire Plume Ridge, poor Ringo desperately awaits the help of bold adventurers to guide him to safety from the powerful fire elementals that roam the crags, led by the terrible Blazerunner.

Quests

Main article: Un'Goro Crater quests

Quests in the crater range between level 50 and 55. Most quests in this area involve performing tasks for the scientists found at Marshal's Refuge, studying the life, history, and crystals of the crater. There is also a chain in which players help to identify and deal with the silithid menace which has appeared in southern Un'Goro.

Resources

Golakka Hot Springs

Golakka Hot Springs

Un'goro Crater is a region largely untouched by the advances of modern society, and as such boasts a large variety of natural minerals, plants, soil and crystals.

Miners will find both Thorium Veins and Rich Thorium Veins as well as a smattering of Mithril Deposits throughout the crater, particularly around the walls. More can be found at Fire Plume ridge, in the middle of the crater, and also in the South West part.

Herbalists will find a variety of herbs growing throughout the crater. Inv misc herb 14 [Blindweed] is commonly found near the northern tar pits. Inv misc herb 18 [Sungrass] and, more commonly, Inv misc herb dreamfoil [Dreamfoil] are available on grassy areas. Inv misc root 02 [Liferoot] is found by the water. Inv misc herb 19 [Firebloom] and Inv misc herb mountainsilversage [Mountain Silversage] grow on the hot rocks of Fire Plume Ridge.

For Skinners, Un'goro is the only source of Inv misc pelt 03 [Devilsaur Leather] and the leatherworking patterns that use it. You will not, however, find any cloth; Un'goro is the only major zone with no humanoid mobs to fight.

Soil may be found in numerous piles around the crater. Harvesting this is possible even without a profession, and usually nets 1-4 Un'goro soil samples. This is used together with Tharlendris seeds and an Evergreen Pouch to produce Inv misc herb 05 [Morrowgrain], used in repeatable reputation quests for Thunder Bluff/Cenarion Circle and Darnassus/Cenarion Circle, depending on your faction. It can be sold to vendors for 1s 46c.

Ironstone Plateau

Ironstone Plateau

Also available are the Power crystals: blue, red, green and yellow. These can be used with the power pylons in exchange for temporary buffs. These are accessed after completing a quest for J.D. Collie, a gnome located at the back of the crystal cave in Marshal's Refuge, who gives a manual instructing which crystals are used with what pylon. They are also used in a few Arcanum quests. They cannot be sold to vendors but can be auctioned or traded.

List of Un'Goro Crater resources:

Herbs

Leather

Fungal Rock

Fungal Rock

Ore

Wild creatures

Terror Run

Terror Run

Pylons and Power Crystals

Marshal's Refuge Cave

Marshal's Refuge Cave

In Un'Goro there are 3 Pylons: a Northern[56, 12]VZ-Un'Goro CraterBlip, Western[23, 59]VZ-Un'Goro CraterBlip, and Eastern Pylon[77, 50]VZ-Un'Goro CraterBlip. A southern pylon is mysteriously absent and it may be significant that there are no Silithid hives near the Un'Goro pylons except in the south. Scattered throughout Un'Goro are crystals colored either red, yellow, blue, or green. The crystals can be used on the Pylons providing you have the right combination of crystals. The pylons require all three quests given from J.D. Collie at Marshal's Refuge to be complete before they will accept your crystals.

For more on this, read the Power crystals.

Shaper's Terrace

Shaper's Terrace

Shaper's Terrace

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The Shaper's Terrace is a new area in the Crater added in Wrath of the Lich King. It is titan-related. The quest chain to visit the Shaper's Terrace begins with the quest N [77] The Lifewarden's Wrath given by Avatar of Freya in Sholazar Basin.

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Although not explicitly stated, it is heavily implied that Un'Goro, like Sholazar Basin is one of the titan's "life zones," described as the laboratories the titans used to create and foster life during their arduous re-shaping of Azeroth. Like the basin, Un'Goro is unusual ecologically and geographically, contains crystal pylons, and has remnants of guardian constructs that protect the land.

Inspiration and homages

  • The name and region is most likely inspired by the Ngorongoro Crater in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area of northeastern Tanzania, Africa.
  • A very large number of NPCs and objects in Un'Goro Crater are a direct reference to the 1970s Saturday Morning TV show (and feature film) Land of the Lost. Examples of references include:
    • Marshal's Refuge; The last names of the main characters in Land of the Lost was Marshal.
    • One of the three main characters in Land of the Lost is Holly. This is referenced in Hol'anyee, as well as Will from the show being referenced in his Un'Goro counterpart.
    • A major plot element in Land of the Lost are the pylons, devices of unknown origin which open portals through space, time, and dimensions. They are powered and controlled though consoles comprised of patterns of red, green, blue, and yellow crystals.
    • The inspiration of Un'Goro and Sholazar Basin by Land of the Lost has been seemingly confirmed with the naming of the subzone: The Lost Lands in Sholazar Basin.

Patch changes

  • Wrath-Logo-Small Patch 3.0.2 (2008-10-14): The Shaper's Terrace added.
  • WoW Icon update Patch 1.6.0 (2005-07-12): Dimetradons in Un'Goro Crater should be found more regularly now.
  • WoW Icon update Patch 1.5.0 (2005-06-07): Additional mithril nodes have been added in Un'Goro crater.
  • WoW Icon update Patch 1.2.0 (2004-12-18): Fixed the rotating animations of the crystals in Un'Goro Crater.

References

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nl:Un'Goro Crater